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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Oceanic Series II Personal VTOL''' is a luxury transport for corporate executives and ultra rich. Produced during the early [[Star League]] era, the vehicle found a niche market for wealthy. | + | The '''Oceanic Series II Personal VTOL''' is a luxury transport for corporate executives and ultra rich. Produced during the early [[Star League]] era, the vehicle found a niche market for wealthy.<ref name=TRO:VAp80>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 80, "Oceanic Series II"</ref> |
The Lexan Oceanic company produced the craft with the aid of then [[Boeing Unlimited]], however the [[Succession Wars era|Succession Wars]] saw the destruction of all its factories. | The Lexan Oceanic company produced the craft with the aid of then [[Boeing Unlimited]], however the [[Succession Wars era|Succession Wars]] saw the destruction of all its factories. | ||
| + | By the [[31st Century]] production resumed at newly acquired [[New Earth]] production site reacquired from [[IrTech]] after IrTech left the personal VTOL craft business.<ref name=TRO:VAp80/> | ||
| − | + | The craft continued to be built as of [[3067]], along with its more expensive sister craft, the [[Oceanic Series VI]] Luxury VTOL.<ref name=TRO:VAp80/> | |
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| − | The craft continued to be built as of [[3067]], along with its more expensive sister craft, the [[Oceanic Series VI]] Luxury VTOL.<ref | ||
==Equipment and Capacities== | ==Equipment and Capacities== | ||
| − | The ''Series II'' is equipped with a Fusion engine, which allows the craft to transport its passengers over unlimited range at high speeds. The craft has been equipped Armor Chassis with with 1 ton of BAR 10 rated commercial armor. It also has an [[ECM Suite]] to augment the armor protection for its passengers and crew. | + | The ''Series II'' is equipped with a Fusion engine, which allows the craft to transport its passengers over unlimited range at high speeds. The craft has been equipped Armor Chassis with with 1 ton of BAR 10 rated commercial armor. It also has an [[ECM Suite]] to augment the armor protection for its passengers and crew.<ref name=TRO:VAp80/> |
The craft has been given a six person passenger capacity with a half ton cargo capacity, with rear door. | The craft has been given a six person passenger capacity with a half ton cargo capacity, with rear door. | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | * ''Lexan Surveillance Helo'' (Prototype) - A [[Experimental Technology|Experimental]] variant of the Series II, this model was prototyped and placed into a limited production run in [[3075]]. The VTOL was designed to serve as a recon vehicle for the experimental [[Cloud Ten]] Air Carrier. The craft features [[Angel ECM]] gear and a [[Recon Camera]] for its principle mission. The Ocean II's armor has been retained at the BAR 10 Rating. For self-defense purposes, the craft has two small lasers, but they lack any Fire Control to employ them effectively. Six prototypes were sent to the Cloud Ten when it began its promotional tour rally to interest potential customers. BV (2.0) = 232<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'' p. 7, 20 | + | * ''Lexan Surveillance Helo'' (Prototype) - A [[Experimental Technology|Experimental]] variant of the Series II, this model was prototyped and placed into a limited production run in [[3075]]. The VTOL was designed to serve as a recon vehicle for the experimental [[Cloud Ten]] Air Carrier. The craft features [[Angel ECM]] gear and a [[Recon Camera]] for its principle mission. The Ocean II's armor has been retained at the BAR 10 Rating. For self-defense purposes, the craft has two small lasers, but they lack any Fire Control to employ them effectively. Six prototypes were sent to the Cloud Ten when it began its promotional tour rally to interest potential customers. BV (2.0) = 232<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'' p. 7, 20, "Fluff and Record Sheet for the Lexan Survey Helo"</ref> |
| − | * ''Lexan Surveillance Helo'' (Production Model) - This is the [[Advanced Technology|advanced technology]] version of the militized Lexan VTOL, which was put into production in [[3078]]. The VTOL is two tons heavier than the prototype and has a slightly lower top speed. It is equipped with two small lasers and a [[Recon Camera]] mounted in a VTOL [[Chin Turret]]. In addition the experimental Angel ECM suite has been traded for a more popular [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. BV (2.0) = 232<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 25</ref> | + | * ''Lexan Surveillance Helo'' (Production Model) - This is the [[Advanced Technology|advanced technology]] version of the militized Lexan VTOL, which was put into production in [[3078]]. The VTOL is two tons heavier than the prototype and has a slightly lower top speed. It is equipped with two small lasers and a [[Recon Camera]] mounted in a VTOL [[Chin Turret]]. In addition the experimental Angel ECM suite has been traded for a more popular [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. BV (2.0) = 232<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 25</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 25</ref> |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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<references /> | <references /> | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' | + | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' |
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: Prototypes]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | ||
Revision as of 04:40, 8 November 2012
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| Lexan Oceanic Series II Personal VTOL | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Lexan Oceanic |
| Use | Personal Transport Luxury Air Vehicle |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Chassis Type (Size) | VTOL (Medium) |
| Equipment Rating | |
| Cost | ??? |
| Introduced | Star League era |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 15 Tons |
| Speed | 150 Km/ph |
| Top Speed | 230 km/ph |
| Power Plant | Fusion |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | Unlimited |
| Armament | None |
| Heat Sinks | None |
| Armor | BAR 10 |
| Crew | 2 |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Contents
Description
The Oceanic Series II Personal VTOL is a luxury transport for corporate executives and ultra rich. Produced during the early Star League era, the vehicle found a niche market for wealthy.[1]
The Lexan Oceanic company produced the craft with the aid of then Boeing Unlimited, however the Succession Wars saw the destruction of all its factories. By the 31st Century production resumed at newly acquired New Earth production site reacquired from IrTech after IrTech left the personal VTOL craft business.[1]
The craft continued to be built as of 3067, along with its more expensive sister craft, the Oceanic Series VI Luxury VTOL.[1]
Equipment and Capacities
The Series II is equipped with a Fusion engine, which allows the craft to transport its passengers over unlimited range at high speeds. The craft has been equipped Armor Chassis with with 1 ton of BAR 10 rated commercial armor. It also has an ECM Suite to augment the armor protection for its passengers and crew.[1]
The craft has been given a six person passenger capacity with a half ton cargo capacity, with rear door.
Variants
Custom Variants
- Lexan Surveillance Helo (Prototype) - A Experimental variant of the Series II, this model was prototyped and placed into a limited production run in 3075. The VTOL was designed to serve as a recon vehicle for the experimental Cloud Ten Air Carrier. The craft features Angel ECM gear and a Recon Camera for its principle mission. The Ocean II's armor has been retained at the BAR 10 Rating. For self-defense purposes, the craft has two small lasers, but they lack any Fire Control to employ them effectively. Six prototypes were sent to the Cloud Ten when it began its promotional tour rally to interest potential customers. BV (2.0) = 232[2]
- Lexan Surveillance Helo (Production Model) - This is the advanced technology version of the militized Lexan VTOL, which was put into production in 3078. The VTOL is two tons heavier than the prototype and has a slightly lower top speed. It is equipped with two small lasers and a Recon Camera mounted in a VTOL Chin Turret. In addition the experimental Angel ECM suite has been traded for a more popular Guardian ECM Suite. BV (2.0) = 232[3][4]
Gallery
- Lexan-helo.png
Lexan Surveillance Helo
Notes
As of this writing, the vehicle has no published record sheets at this time. However, its experimental variant does have a published pdf record sheet.